1983-P Jefferson - Weak Strike? - Coin Community Forum

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CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 10/22/2011 7:50 pm Here's another odd nickel... I was again thinking PMD, but it's common to see a loss of detail in this area due to weakish strike - could this just be an extremely weak strike? Report this Post to the Staff

Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 10/22/2011 8:59 pm My first impression is that this coin just got its high spots worn off from being in machines. It probably spent some time in a casino. By, wait for the experts to post. I'm just guessing. Report this Post to the Staff
CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 10/22/2011 9:50 pm The obverse is actually somewhat dished in the center area, so it's not just wear. Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 10/23/2011 11:55 am This nickel was struck on an abnormally hard planchet. This is the fourth example I've seen bearing the date 1983-P. Several different die pairs are involved. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 10/23/2011 1:46 pm Ooooh, cool, sounds like a keeper. I double checked the weight on this one too, to be sure it wasn't defaced, and it does weigh in right on the nose 5.00 g within 1/100th of a gram. Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 10/23/2011 4:11 pm Thanks mikediamond. Report this Post to the Staff
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